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Preview "The Devil's Rejects"

Spooky Steve — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 03:00:00 -0500

The trailer for Rob Zombie's second cinema outing, The Devil's Rejects, has recently surfaced on the web, and holy crud it looks good. The film is a sequel to Zombie's debut film, House of 1000 Corpses, though Zombie has said himself that the film is going to have an entirely different hauntingly realistic premise and tone, whereas 1000 Corpses was more campy and humorous.

Lost Ed Wood Film Surfaces

Nate Yapp — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 03:00:00 -0500

Just in time for Halloween, a group of Ed Wood aficionados have announced that they've discovered the highly amusing Z-grade director's last known film, Necromania. Made in 1971 for less than $7,000, the pornographic horror movie tells the tale of a couple who search for occult means to spice up their sex life.

NECA's Latest: Cult Classics

Spooky Steve — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 03:00:00 -0500

We are living in a wonderful day and age where companies are producing some of the coolest collectibles the world has ever seen. Companies such as McFarlane Toys and NECA have already proven that they are able to create film merchandise that is able to please fanboys like me all over the world, but if they just haven't done enough for you just yet, then hang on a second, because I think they just did.

Mezco Announces Second Series of "Cinema of Fear" Figures

Spooky Steve — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 03:00:00 -0500

Mezco is planning on releasing a second set of "Cinema of Fear" figures. The first set consisted of miniature, Lego-like versions of the trio of terror: Jason Vorhees, Leatherface, and Freddy Krueger. Now, Mezco has announced that the second series will consist of the same characters, only in different attire.

Sequel to "Dawn" Remake Won't Remake "Day of the Dead"

Spooky Steve — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 03:00:00 -0500

Zack Snyder, director of the highly mediocre Dawn of the Dead remake, announced earlier this week that he will soon start working on a sequel to Dawn. But here's where it gets cryptic: this sequel will not be based on George Romero's original sequel for the original Dawn, and will instead be a stand-alone film.

Bits and Bites for November 1, 2004

Nate Yapp — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 03:00:00 -0500

A round up of minor stories from across the web: